Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction and Picks, August 31, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers come into this game riding a hot streak, having won 7 of their last 10 games. They have been solid on the road too, with a record just a bit below their strong home performance. The Cubs have been decent at home, but their recent form has been a bit shaky, winning only 4 of their last 10. When it comes to facing left-handed pitchers, the Cubs do have a strong batting average, but the Brewers are not far behind. This matchup feels pretty close, but the Brewers are showing more consistency lately. The biggest risk here is how evenly matched these teams are right now, making it a tricky pick.

Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers: Under 9 Total Runs (+103)

The Cubs have had a mixed bag lately, winning four of their last ten games. They do well against left-handed pitchers, hitting much better than the league average, but they're facing a tough Brewers team that has won seven out of ten. At home, the Cubs are solid, but the Brewers are even better on the road. With both teams showing the ability to score, the total runs might seem high. However, our numbers suggest the combined total will be closer to eight runs. The risk here is that the Cubs can sometimes struggle to score against strong pitching, meaning this could end up tight. Going for under nine runs feels like a smart move in this matchup.

Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers -1 Spread (+118)

The Milwaukee Brewers come into Wrigley Field riding a strong wave, winning 7 of their last 10 games. They have been solid on the road, with a good record of 38 wins and 27 losses. The Cubs have not been as consistent lately, winning only 4 of their last 10 games. This matchup is pretty balanced overall, but the Brewers' recent form and their ability to perform well on the road give them a slight advantage. The biggest risk is that both teams are quite close in performance, making this a tough battle.

Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers: Pete Crow-Armstrong Under 1.5 Batter - Total Bases (-127)

Pete Crow-Armstrong plays at Wrigley Field, where he averages 1.5 hits over his last ten games. He's facing the Milwaukee Brewers, and while they're doing well lately, their hitters have not been great against left-handed pitchers like the Cubs'. Pete's overall performance suggests he might struggle to reach more than one base today. Even though he's shown some promise, the Brewers have been tough opponents, winning 7 out of their last 10 games. It's worth noting that Crow-Armstrong averages just 0.6 home runs over the same stretch, which gives a solid hint that he might stay under 1.5 total bases in this matchup.

Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers: Seiya Suzuki Under 1.5 Batter - Total Bases (-152)

Seiya Suzuki faces a tough matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, who have been solid lately, winning seven of their last ten games. The Brewers have shown they can handle left-handed pitchers well, which makes it trickier for Suzuki to rack up total bases. While the Cubs have been decent at home, Suzuki's hitting has been a bit inconsistent this season. Betting on Suzuki to get under 1.5 total bases feels reasonable here. He averages a hit just over a quarter of the time, and with the Brewers' strong pitching, he might struggle to find those extra bases. The most concrete risk is that Suzuki's recent form hasn't been explosive, which could make this a challenging night for him.

Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers: Brice Turang Under 1.5 Batter - Total Bases (-154)

Tonight at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs are facing off against the Milwaukee Brewers, and the wind is blowing out toward the outfield, which usually helps hitters. However, Brice Turang has not been hitting well lately, averaging zero hits per game over his last three outings. The Cubs have had a strong performance against left-handed pitchers this year, but Turang's batting average against them has not been impressive. While the Cubs have won four out of their last ten games, Turang might struggle to find his rhythm tonight. The Brewers generally hit around the league average against lefties, so this could make it tough for Turang to get to 1.5 total bases. This matchup is close, but with his recent lack of hits and the strong Cubs pitching, it may be a good idea to take the under on Turang.

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